Klaus-Michael Kühne: key obituary facts
Is Klaus-Michael Kühne dead? Yes. Klaus-Michael Kühne died on August 24, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Klaus-Michael Kühne's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Klaus-Michael Kühne known for?
He was a German businessman.
More about Klaus-Michael Kühne
Born: 2 June 1937.
Place of birth: Hamburg.
Gender: male.
Occupation: entrepreneur, financier, consignor.
Nationality: Germany.
Education: Heinrich-Hertz-Schule.
Employer: Kuehne + Nagel.
Awards: honorary doctorate.
Father: Alfred Kühne.
Also known as: Klaus-Michael Kuhne, Klaus-Michael Kuehne.
Known for: Richest person in Germany.
Title: Honorary chairman, Kühne + Nagel.
Klaus-Michael Kühne, the German transport and logistics magnate and chairman of Kuehne + Nagel, died on August 24, 2026, aged 89.
The Hamburg-born businessman built his career around the family-linked shipping and logistics group, where he served as honorary chairman and majority owner, holding a 53.3% stake. Born on June 2, 1937, he was also known as one of Germany’s most prominent financiers and entrepreneurs.
In October 2021, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimated his fortune at US$36.2 billion, placing him at the top of the ranking for Germany.